Top Things to do in Randwick
What to do and see in Randwick, New South Wales: The Best Free Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Randwick, Australia including Malabar Headland National Park, Fred Hollows Reserve, Mahon Pool, Maroubra Beach, Henry Head Walking Track, Frenchman's Beach, Dunningham Reserve, Congwong Beach, Little Bay Beach, Peter's of Kensington.
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1. Malabar Headland National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
This is a spectacular coastal walk, to me more enjoyable than the better known (and far busier) one between Bondi to Coogee. We started at Maroubra Beach and only last section from Boora Point to Malabar was less than brilliant. Otherwise, was totally immersed in nature, with highlights being spectacularly wild coastal views and the hardy heathland vegetation, home to lots of birdlife. You would never know you're only about 10 km from downtown Sydney. The track is well maintained, with much of it on boardwalks. Very quiet when we walked: a few other walkers, fewer (very energetic) runners and no dog walkers. (Nor should there be - it is a national park.)
2. Fred Hollows Reserve
3. Mahon Pool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By haqsta - Sydney, Australia
Fabulous ocean pool with stunning views. Brand new change facilities a few steps away as is the ever busy Pool cafe. Largish free open air car park a few metres away , with often with available spots and a green headland too
4. Maroubra Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By 58arnelb - Liverpool, Australia
First time going there and the beach was amazing, white sand and clear blue waters. The waves were decent and not dangerous to kids. If you walk further south there are two rock pools. Comparing this with Cronulla beach there were more lifeguards on the beach and patrolling this area. Summer day and scorching heat, the beach was packed. Parking was hard to find and took us a while to find parking. Once you find parking you hold it to dear life and maximise your stay.
5. Henry Head Walking Track
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By nick164 - Sydney, Australia
I've lived in Sydney for many years and can't believe I've missed out on this area until now. The Henry Head Walking Track, along with the Cape Banks Trail which follows on, provide some excellent harbour views, enjoyable bush walk tracks, and the chance to explore some of the original fortifications. Note, the Henry Head Walking Track branches off to Browns Rock as you approach Henry Head. I didn't feel the walk to the Rock was worth the ~600m detour so would suggest skipping that. Tip, if you're quite active it's worth considering starting your walk at La Perouse, then taking the Henry Head Walking Track and Cape Banks Trail, then walking to Malabar to then enjoy the coastal walk between there and Maroubra.
6. Frenchman's Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By andreh753 - Sydney, Australia
Absolutely perfect family beach. Protected from the Harbour swell and with cafes and restaurants nearby, this quiet beach is a great spot to spend a day.
7. Dunningham Reserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By katied953 - Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom
Great place to start the walk to Bondi Beach! Some little shops and cafes to stock up on supplies for the walk then you go up to the nature reserve with some lovely views of Coogee beach from Dolphin point, you then take a walk through a great area to see some beautiful birds and butterflies before carrying on the walk.
8. Congwong Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By JElliot32 - New South Wales, Australia
Congwong is an idyllic stretch of clean, golden sand located at La Perouse towards the mouth of Botany Bay. The water is beautifully clear and clean and because of the beach's south-facing aspect, large waves are a rarity. But while the waves are small or non-existent, and there are no obvious rips, the beach has a steep gradient at the water's edge. So, it is not necessarily great for young children. There are no facilities at the beach, though there are toilets in nearby Cann Park and La Perouse's strip of cafes is only a few hundred metres away.
9. Little Bay Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By cesarntss - West Ryde, Australia
This is a very nice place to swim, relax and snorkel! You would see a lot of fishes, beware of the sea urchins tho. Plenty of parking on the street as well. ????
10. Peter's of Kensington
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By 750dimitrisl - Sydney, Australia
This is a place with the lot! It's got just about everything you would need for your home, including the proverbial kitchen sink! It even has personal items and after, or even before, your shopping is done you can have a cup of coffee and cake or tea, or whatever you wish! Recommended.
